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January 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM

Sheringham Criticizes Manchester United Transfers

Teddy Sheringham takes aim at Manchester United’s failure to sign Harry Kane and Declan Rice, questioning the club’s transfer strategy.

Sheringham Criticizes Manchester United Transfers

Teddy Sheringham, a former legend of Manchester United, has openly criticized the club for its failure to sign two of England’s top talents, Harry Kane and Declan Rice, during recent transfer windows. Sheringham, speaking on the popular podcast Football's Greatest, expressed his frustration with the club's management and their perceived lack of ambition in strengthening the squad.

Sheringham pointed out that both Kane and Rice were available in the market over the past two years, with Kane ultimately moving to Bayern Munich and Rice securing a high-profile transfer to Arsenal. "These are players who deliver consistently at the highest level. Manchester United should have made every effort to sign them," Sheringham said, emphasizing the impact these players could have made at Old Trafford.

Under the leadership of manager Erik ten Hag, Manchester United has spent nearly £600 million on players, including Antony, Mason Mount, Casemiro, and Andre Onana. However, Sheringham argues that these signings have failed to live up to expectations. "Good players are not enough for Manchester United. A club with their history and ambition needs the best players in the world," Sheringham added, reflecting the growing frustration among fans.

The criticism comes as Manchester United continues to struggle for consistency in the Premier League and European competitions. Despite the significant investment, the team has yet to perform at a level that satisfies their supporters. Sheringham believes the failure to secure players of Kane and Rice’s caliber has left gaps in the squad that are hard to fill.

With the January transfer window approaching, pressure is mounting on Ten Hag and the Manchester United board to rethink their transfer strategy. Sheringham’s comments have fueled debate among fans and analysts, with many echoing his concerns about the club’s direction. The upcoming transfer period could be pivotal for United, as they seek to regain their competitive edge in both domestic and international arenas.